Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster. "Belinda", Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-Navy Captain Jebediah S. Hawks (Jeff Chandler) and ex-merchant Lieutenant Dave MacDougall (George Nader) as boat commander. In the early 1940s, as the Navy expanded in response to the His book took London by storm. safely considered extinct. Fire followed the explosions immediately and, as stated above, was uncontrollable; all machinery being out of action and the heavy list making it hard to move around. They had been left in operation, apparently, as the engine room flooded. 3 hold (cargo loading (reference (j)) shown on plate V). The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. to transports and given hull numbers in the AP series. At 0030, the BLISS was observed from shore to be burning fiercely from stem to stern and ammunition was exploding every few seconds. SCOTT and BLISS present a somewhat different picture. Post-Production Film Scripts, 32, Transports Torpedoed Off Fedela, 11-15 November 1942. No machinery or electrical derangements occurred in the plant throughout the return voyage, which speaks well for the promptness and thoroughness of the repair measures undertaken by the ship's force. At 1950 a torpedo was observed passing ahead from the port side, and General Quarters was sounded. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheadsand with few anticipating the challenges in store at Okinawa. The fragment attack on bulkhead 113 opened large holes into No. Pierce (APA-50) was laid down as Northern Light (MC hull 289) by Moore Dry Dock of Oakland, California 22 July 1942; launched 10 October 1942; and commissioned 30 June 1943. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated The ship appeared to lift and then immediately listed about 30 to starboard and began to settle aft. In addition, as part to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. Convert Currency, US$ 70.00 Joseph Hewes (APA22), Edward Rutledge (APA24), Hugh L. Scott (AP43), Tasker H. Bliss (AP42) & Electra (AKA4) - War Damage Report No. The ship was in material condition ABLE except for doors and hatches in holds which were being worked (holds Nos. Main journals, which showed slight pitting, were stoned, and all bearings were flushed twice with clean oil. Certainly, her chances of survival would have been much improved. On Thursday evening, 12 November, 1942, U.S.S. 1, War Damage Report No. The ships were rendered completely helpless by the loss of all power, and on BLISS the problem was complicated by the uncontrolled fire. At this time the ship was still afloat, but she sank some time later during the night. However, by the end of that decade, it was clear that boats 2 hold filling No. 25. 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy Captain Hawks and ex-merchant Captain MacDougall as boat commander. transports numbered in the APA series, as implemented in February APA are in the classification of US Navy Auxiliary ships. Consider the effect had these tanks been full. The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be Miscellaneous Class No. AWAY ALL BOATS (1956) [WW2] Made during the Cold War. Reduction gears were washed and steamed and all gear teeth were wiped out. faster ships, two more attack transports (APA-248 and APA-249) Title page dated April 17, 1956, with a credit for director Joseph Pevney. 12. Another two transports sunk in 1942, USSGeorge F. Elliott and USSLeedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. At 1140 CHEROKEE went alongside to attempt to pump out the engine room, and at 1215 USS RAVEN (AM55) went alongside to assist in pumping, using all available portable pumps including some borrowed from destroyers in the screen. 19. 3 hold and on 12 December 1942 this large patch was placed over the side and secured in place with hogging lines, (see photo No. References: 56, USS Houston CL81 War Damage Report No. We are an open shop on Baltimore's Book Block in midtown. The immediate large list to starboard unquestionably was caused by the quick unsymmetrical flooding of starboard tanks and the refrigeration spaces just abaft the engine room on "F" deck combined with a considerable loss of initial stability due to the free surface created. 7. Projections of fragment holes on the port side were cut off and small patches were prepared for the holes (see photo 1). 22. All machinery, switchboards, panels, lines and bulkheads were then wiped dry with rags. Destination, rates & speeds. Sanborn earned two battle stars for her service at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. 27 - CAPELLA and ALHENA). #s 2, 8-12, 14-18, 25-27, 30, 34-35, 37-40, 48-52, 55-60, 64-65 A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. She therefore took over the tow and RAVEN continued pumping until about 2245, at which time she cleared ELECTRA's side and trailed her into Casablanca. World War II. 28, USS Princeton CVL23 War Damage Report No. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. Fires were started by the hits and could not be controlled as there were no means available for fighting them. After embarking her landing craft at San Francisco, California, conducting shakedown training at San Pedro, California, and amphibious training at San Diego, California, Sanborn left for Pacific Ocean duty, arriving at Honolulu on 16 December 1944. Original title: Away All Boats. In view of present material shortages, particularly special treatment steel, however, the use of plastic protection as a substitute must be accepted in many cases. The cast and crew boarded in St. Thomas and filmed aboard the USS Randall (renamed the "Belinda" in this movie). (h) C.O. (1) At a draft of 30 feet and with an assumed permeability of .85 at the ends and .90 amidships, these ships had a three-compartment standard to the main deck at the quarterpoints and a four-compartment standard amidships without approaching the main deck. 6 and 7 holds. assigned (Joseph Hewes and Edward Rutledge) had Left Column -- In addition, as part of the 1950s modernization of the Navy's amphibious force with faster ships, two more attack transports (APA-248 and APA-249) were converted from new Type C4-class ships, the Mariner-class freighters. The story of a U.S. He reported passing twice along the port passageway next to the uptakes and that he got blisters on his hands from fires in the uptakes. 3. The state of the wing tanks at the time of the damage is not known, but even a small amount of flooding in these tanks would cause a considerable heeling moment and would contribute materially to the list. [Book #128328], See all items in: The ship was ordered abandoned over the port (high) side. Title page integral with the front wrapper, as issued. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. 16. There were 11 large holes and numerous smaller ones in the port side. World War II [ edit] Youre rating the book as a work, not the seller or the specific copy you purchased! The ship sank at about 2032, 11 November, 1942. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew 48, USS Canberra CA70 War Damage Report No. The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented Link added 29 December 2006, "How The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Sanborn was then decommissioned and, on 14 August 1946, placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, berthed at Stockton, California. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew . 32. (b) C.O. Inclining experiments are not available for these ships, but the Navy Yard, New York (Field Production Division) reported that SCOTT with 1,000 tons of ballast had a metacentric height of -1.23 feet (presumably in Condition II) and that 1,000 tons of additional ballast were to be installed. At about 0640, 15 November, while proceeding to Fedala and about 17 miles off the coast, ELECTRA was struck. Section concerning other research options. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman ( Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman (screenwriters); Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Richard Boone, Charles McGraw, Julie Adams (starring). All insulation was coated with air-drying insulating varnish. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew . The first torpedo caused heavy black smoke to pour out of the stack, and steam was observed escaping from the engine room hatch. Actually, the net result was such that ELECTRA was in a rather dangerous condition where the slightest error in the handling of the ship might have resulted in her loss. DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. The ability of ELECTRA to survive a hit amidships, followed by such extensive flooding, speaks well for the C2 type of hull, but it must be remembered that her survival was, to a great extent, due to the energetic efforts of the escorting ships. Another two transports sunk in 1942, George F. Elliot and Leedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. transports. Biblio is a registered trademark of Biblio, Inc. Help Support Independent Used Book Stores. For vessels now in service, a swinging type watertight door is required. All books are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage. to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault been lost. In late March, Sanborn sailed west for Okinawa with the largest amphibious task force of the Pacific campaign. Apparently, neither ship developed an excessive list immediately after the damage, although RUTLEDGE did list to starboard as a result of unsymmetrical rapid flooding as indicated on plate II. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated as "amphibious transports" (LPA) (retaining their previous numbers), only a few remained in commissioned service. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. Investigation showed that all panel boxes secured to bulkhead 80 on the starboard side were out of commission. 33. Depending on class they were armed with one or two 5-inch guns and a variety of 40mm and 20mm anti-aircraft weapons. AbeBooks Seller Since October 13, 1998 Navy Department, JOSEPH HEWES (APA22) The story of a U.S. naval ship and its crew in the Pacific, 1943-1945. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 APA -- Attack Transports Click on "APA-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). (c) C.O. This increase in initial stability was caused by the combination of two factors: (a) The freeboard before damage was great enough to permit the ship to sink a large amount without submerging the bulkhead deck. The damage sinkage in this case was about 14 feet, which caused the vertical center of buoyancy to be raised about 6 feet. The explosion apparently ruptured both the forward and after bulkheads of No. 13. Seller Inventory # 128327. The ship immediately took a decided list to starboard and began to sink rapidly by the stern. With her reserve buoyancy and freeboard so severely reduced it is probable that she could not have been saved had the sea been at all rough, or had assistance not been immediately at hand. Learn more Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! Ten boats were lost, one by enemy fire and nine broached in the treacherous surf. 29, USS San Francisco CA38 War Damage Report No. The explosions wrecked all starboard Welin Davits and blew one cross beam up onto the sun deck. 3 hold more slowly. With the assistance of two French tugs, ELECTRA was beached in Casablanca Harbor at 0400, 16 November 1942. 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